TA Learning Theories & Psychology 3

Question 1

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences challenges traditional IQ testing primarily by arguing that:

Accepted Answer

Human intelligence encompasses many distinct types of abilities

Answer

Gardner proposed at least eight distinct intelligences (e.g., musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic), arguing that intelligence is multifaceted.

Question 2

Piaget's concept of 'assimilation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Absorbing new information into an existing schema

Answer

Assimilation is the process of interpreting new experiences through the lens of existing schemas without changing those schemas.

Question 3

A TA gives a student a token for every five homework assignments completed; tokens are later exchanged for privileges. This system is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule

Answer

A fixed-ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a set number of responses—here, every fifth assignment.

Question 4

According to Bloom's Taxonomy (revised), which cognitive level requires a student to judge the value or quality of information using criteria?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating

Answer

Evaluating involves making judgments about the value of ideas or materials based on established criteria, sitting just below Creating in the taxonomy.

Question 5

A child who fears dogs after being bitten but later also fears cats is demonstrating which classical conditioning phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization

Answer

Stimulus generalization occurs when a conditioned response transfers to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

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TA Learning Theories & Psychology 3